Sanctuary AIs Phoenix Now Has a Robotic Hand with 21 DoF [Video]

Vancouver-based AI and robotics company Sanctuary AI has announced another leap with its advanced robotic hands, which are capable of performing in-hand manipulation. 

This development enhances the dexterity of its general-purpose robots, paving the way for their use in intricate industrial tasks. The robotic hands feature 21 degrees of freedom (DoF) and employ miniaturised hydraulic valves for actuation, as mentioned on the official blog.

This advancement enables seamless transitions between picking, reorienting, and placing objects—tasks essential in industrial settings. 

The robotic hands are integrated into the company’s general-purpose robot, Phoenix. This enhances the training of Sanctuary AI’s control system, Carbon, by providing detailed behavioural data. 

According to the announcement from the company, this system delivers higher power density compared to traditional cable and electromechanical methods. It offers improved speed, strength, controllability, cycle life, impact resistance, and heat management.

“Our ambition is to build a reliable system with human-level dexterity. We have also recently achieved a milestone of testing …